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Beginning this week, new OtterBox mobile cases featuring colorful Disney castle artwork are coming exclusively to Disney Parks and we’re sharing a first look at the designs and where to find them! As you can see, these first-ever OtterBox castle cases are sharp – featuring ultra slim profiles with clear backgrounds. Each case is scratch resistant and has a raised, beveled edge to help protect your phone’s touch screen during daily use. The new castle cases, which are available for iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus will soon be joined by cases designed for the iPhone X. These new Disney Parks exclusive cases are joining a group of other OtterBox mobile cases already available at Disney Parks, including Star Wars designs and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse designs for the OtterBox Symmetry Series for iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus. If you’re looking for any of our Disney Parks OtterBox cases, here’s a list of where to find them: Disneyland Resort: Emporium Star Trader (Star Wars product only) Off the Page World of Disney Trolley Treats Walt Disney World Resort: World of Disney Emporium Complex Mouse Gear Space Mountain Shop Discovery Trading Company Marketplace Co-op Celebrity 5&10 Garden Gate Gifts (updated from creature cart) Be sure to be on the lookout for more Disney Parks Exclusive OtterBox mobile cases later this year. View the full article

Award season is upon us and you know what that means … it’s time for the Second Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Awards. With the help of more than 150 current and former panelists, we are awarding top honors to some our panelists’ favorites, and they just might be your favorites too! We have worked hard to calculate the votes and over the next several weeks we will present our winners for all things Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line. This week we will be awarding this prestigious honor to some of our much loved snacks, attractions and even special events at Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s see what the panelists have selected as their top choices: Category: Favorite Snack And the winner is … the ever popular, can’t live without it … Dole Whip. For the second year in a row the Dole Whip ran away with the victory, with the beloved Mickey Premium Bar as a distant second. A few honorable mentions go to popcorn, churros and the carrot cake cookie. Yum! Category: Favorite Attraction for Preschoolers This one was so close, separated by only two votes, but in the end Peter Pan’s Flight was the winner with second-place going to last year’s winner, “it’s a small world.” Other favorites included Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid. All sure to be a favorite for your little one as well. Category: Favorite Seasonal Event Another two time winner, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a must do for families visiting Walt Disney World Resort in the Fall. Our panelists also gave high accolades to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Category: Favorite Disney Springs Activity Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new winner this year. Although a very tight race, dining squeezed by shopping this year to claim victory in the Disney Parks Moms Panel Awards for 2018. Some favorites are Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, The Daily Poutine, and the brand new, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante. Congratulations to this week’s winners and stay tuned for our next awards. In the meantime, let us know your favorites from this week’s categories in the comments below. You can also visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for more tips or to ask questions about planning your upcoming Disney Vacation. View the full article

Visit Anaheim, the official tourism organization for Disneyland Resort’s hometown of Anaheim, today released its visitation numbers for 2017. For the fifth year in a row, Anaheim welcomed a record number of visitors to the city—24.2 million to be exact—an increase of more than five percent from the previous year. With all the continued growth and expansion at the Disneyland Resort, it’s no wonder more people are choosing to visit Anaheim! Let’s take a look back at some of the exciting things that made 2017 a great year to visit the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim. Our 30,000 cast members look forward to welcoming guests to the Disneyland Resort throughout 2018 and beyond! View the full article

A new, limited-time Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park tour has joined the evolving collection of Walt Disney World tours offering Disney Vacation Club Members a 15 percent discount as part of Membership Magic. Dubbed “A Path Less Traveled” and available daily from April 1-May 5 as part of the park’s milestone 20th anniversary celebration, the insightful tour allows guests to explore the backstage veterinary hospital and Animal Nutrition Center at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, perform a nest check on a purple martin birdhouse as part of Disney’s ongoing conservation work, enjoy the “Caring for Giants” elephant-viewing experience and cap their day with a VIP viewing of Rivers of Light. The tour is available to guests ages 4 or older (note that guests ages 17 or younger must be accompanied by a participating adult age 18 or older) and is regularly priced at $59 a person plus tax. Learn more about the experience here before calling Member Services to book your discounted tour. A valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card with photo ID will be required for this discounted experience. View the full article

It’s the season of love, and there’s nothing I love more than FOOD! Especially the sweet kind – and there are plenty of sweets to go around this year for Valentine’s Day at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Whether you’re spending the day with that special someone or just celebrating the company of good friends, our chefs have developed some amazing desserts that everyone can enjoy. Here’s your guide on where to find all the Valentine’s Day goodies! At Walt Disney World Resort, there are plenty of lovely sweets to go around. Starting at Disney Springs with the popular Amorette’s Patisserie, you’ll be able to order a couple new desserts from Feb. 11-17. The first is a “Beauty and the Beast”-themed Rose Petit Honey Cake with Grand Marnier-soaked strawberries, rum roasted pineapple and honey Chantilly cream. The second is a Strawberry Champagne Toast Dessert – strawberry mousse with a Champagne gelée Feuilletine crunch and strawberry pâté de fruit. You’ll also find some delicious hand-dipped chocolate strawberries! One of the staples of Valentine’s Day is chocolate, and if you’re in the mood for it, then The Ganachery is the place to go! And it’s just a quick walk from Amorette’s Patisserie. This year, the chocolate shop is offering an array of gourmet ganache squares and special desserts like Valentine’s Day-themed Chocolate Lollipops and Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Marshmallows. One of the special ganache squares being featured this year is Strawberries and Champagne featuring Cinderella’s Coach, and you can even order a chocolate ganache pairing with Rosa Regale. In addition, locations all over Disney Springs are celebrating with special offerings. To find out all the details, check out Darcy Clark’s recent post about Valentine’s Day at Disney Springs! At Magic Kingdom Park, take a stroll to the Main Street Bakery to find a special Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Roll from Feb. 11-17. Or try the chocolate-covered strawberry-inspired Milkshake of the Month at The Plaza Restaurant: a Strawberry and Chocolate Milkshake topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, a strawberry and chocolate shavings. And at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café you’ll find hand-dipped white and dark chocolate strawberries! If you’re at Epcot, Fountain View will be offering a Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cupcake with strawberry white chocolate mousse, strawberry buttercream, chocolate ganache drips, disco dust, a chocolate heart ganache and strawberry crispy pearls from Feb. 11-17. And for Valentine’s Day only, Sunshine Seasons will offer a decadent heart-shaped Red Velvet Cake with strawberry mousse filling, chocolate pearls and edible flowers. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will have a Valentine’s Day Cupcake at Creature Comforts consisting of chocolate cake with strawberry buttercream topped with chocolate and strawberry crispy pearls, mini heart sprinkles and a chocolate-covered strawberry. Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts – Riverside and French Quarter are offering a special Chocolate Strawberry Cupcake at Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. And at Sassagoula, you’ll find a Strawberry Beignet Sundae with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, strawberry drizzle and heart-shaped sprinkles, YUM! Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will offer a Chocolate Cupcake with Chambord cream filling and topped with raspberry ganache icing, raspberry chocolate hearts and crispy pearls. And BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk will be serving up a Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcake with chocolate-cherry filling and a ganache-dipped chocolate red rose. At Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, you can find a Chocolate Strawberry Whoopie Pie, a Red Fruit Cupcake and a Raspberry Ganache Cheesecake. And at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney’s Old Key West Resort, you’ll find a Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake, and at Satatoga Springs only you can also get a beautiful gift box with chocolate-covered strawberries. On the west coast, Disneyland Resort has a few items as well, such as Cherry Vanilla Cotton Candy! This scrumptious snack will be available at various outdoor vending locations throughout both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. And speaking of candy…at various candy locations across the resort, you’ll be able to find Valentine’s Day goodies like a Red Rose Cake Pop, a Pink Minnie Apple covered in caramel, chocolate and pink sugar, and Pink Chocolate Crispies and Cake Pops drizzled with red icing. You’ll also find February’s Gourmet Apple of the Month – the Black Forest Cherry Caramel apple with cherries, nuts and chocolate drizzle! On Main Street U.S.A in Disneyland park, Jolly Holiday Bakery Café will have adorable heart-shaped Strawberry Macarons, and over at Blue Bayou Restaurant you’ll be able to order Sweetheart Toast Sparkling Cider. And If you’re looking for some delicious Valentine’s Day ice cream, then look no further than Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure park where you can get a Valentine Sundae! This sundae has scoops of vanilla and strawberry ice cream and is topped with strawberry topping, a chocolate-dipped strawberry and pink peppermint whipped cream and comes served in a hand-made waffle cup. And for the smoothie lovers out there, a Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie will be available at Schmoozies! View the full article

Frequent visitors to the Disney Parks Blog know that “Wheel of Fortune” is one of our favorite shows. And, for the most romantic week of the year, “Wheel” decided to celebrate it at Walt Disney World Resort with five brand new episodes! These shows were filmed in the middle of Epcot, and begin airing tonight! There are so many surprises in store … in addition to fantastic puzzles, great contestant couples, and spectacular scenery. Plus, on Valentine’s Day, you’ll meet a couple who had a Disney Fairytale Wedding at Walt Disney World Resort – and Pat and Vanna celebrate with them on stage! Plus, a close up look at the “Happily Ever After” Fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park, a sneak peek at the upcoming Toy Story Land, and so much more! Check local listings for time and channel, beginning tonight! View the full article

It’s Valentine’s week and here at the DFB we want to let you know how much we LOVE our readers, so we’re having a huge sale at the DFB Store! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, everything at the DFB Store is 40% off with promo code DFBLOVE! Maybe you’re planning your Spring Break trip or summer vacation to Walt Disney World, or you’re making plans to visit the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival or head to WDW for the holidays — no matter what, we have a DFB Guide for you! And with a 180 day dining booking window and 60 day fastpass booking window it’s NEVER too early to start planning! From our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 and the DFB Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival — not to mention our detailed snack-focused guides — these books are MUST reads for anyone heading to the Disney parks this year! BUNDLE for Savings! Our Bundles are a great deal today – you get a collection of some of our best DFB Guides that are already discounted, AND you get an additional 40% off with promo code DFBLOVE! Looking for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining but want to read about every single snack in the parks, too? Then check our our DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle! Food and Wine Festival fans will love the Food & Wine Bundle that includes the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and the pre-order for the 2018 Food & Wine Guide (plus the 2017 edition FREE!) And if you want ALL of it — we have you covered there, too! Check out our DFB Everything Bundle! Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Testimonials Page! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code DFBLOVE to get 40% off any DFB Guide or Bundle! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Friday the 13th is Your Lucky Day! Save 30% off Everything at the DFB Store! The BIGGEST Sale of the Year is Almost OVER! Save 50% off Everything at the DFB Store Today Save 40% On EVERYTHING in the DFB Store! Happy Independence Day! View the full article

Here’s to the start of a brand new week! Let’s kick it off with another DFB Video, where we’re letting you know about 19 things you didn’t know you could do at Walt Disney World! Did you know Sprinkles Cupcakes can come to YOU at your Disney World Resort? There are certain things you can count on when you visit Disney World: you’ll more than likely see Cinderella Castle, ride some awesome attractions, and eat some tasty food! But Disney World offers a lot of hidden gem experiences that you may not know about. Did you know you can enjoy a meal with a Disney Imagineer, mark a milestone like your child’s first haircut, and learn to draw a Disney character in a certain Disney World resort? We’ll tell you how you can do all three of those things… AND 16 more in our latest DFB YouTube video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: what’s your favorite lesser known experience or tip when it comes to visiting Disney World? Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: DFB Video: Disney World vs Disneyland — Which One Is Best for YOU? DFB Video: Things Most People Don’t Know About Walt Disney World DFB Video: 5 Memories to Make in Disney World! View the full article

Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival is springing up in the park’s World Showcase with fresh flavors. This festival, which will be held from Feb. 28-May 28, is best known for the incredible topiaries and gardens. Fifteen outdoor kitchens let guests take food and drink with them as they explore these... View the full article

Disney says its Epcot ride inspired by the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world. But how long is that? According to the online Roller Coaster Data Base, the champion indoor coaster, based on length, is Temple of the Nighthawk at Phantasialand... View the full article

It’s a royal celebration that’s been ten years in the making as the 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals returns to Walt Disney World Resort February 22 – 25, 2018. Filled with Disney Princesses and magical runs, celebrate your own fairy tale ending with commemorative merchandise. Get a sneak peek at several of the dreamy offerings for this year’s royal event. This year’s collection will be sure to steal your heart with art that features some of your favorite Disney Princesses. Runners participating in the Disney Princess Half Marathon and the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge will find performance apparel including short and long sleeved shirts, tank tops and jackets. Also look for apparel and accessories celebrating our Disney Princess 5K and Disney Princess Enchanted 10K runners. Other products include a new commemorative Minnie figurine, a special shoe ornament inspired by the race weekend, a new Pandora Disney Princess Half Marathon bracelet and charm and three Disney Princess-inspired handbags by Dooney & Bourke (a specially designed leather hangtag will be found on select silhouettes featuring the race name and date). The Disney Character Performance Wear collection returns as well with moisture wicking, lightweight and breathable gear featuring some of your favorite Disney characters: Minnie Mouse, Stitch, Maleficent and many others! Want to enjoy early access to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo for a first chance at getting your commemorative merchandise? Register for the VIP Race Retreat Package and enjoy this along with many other benefits to enhance your race weekend. Online registration closes Thursday February 15, 2018. Look for these commemorative items and more during runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All guests are invited to attend during the following dates and times: Thursday, February 22, 2018: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2018: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2018: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. To learn more about other runDisney events, visit us here. Follow us on social: Twitter: @runDisney Instagram: @runDisney Facebook: @runDisney
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Today we’re kicking off another week on the Disney Parks Blog by sharing an early morning photo – in this case, a very early morning shot – that was snapped at the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park. The photo, snapped of the attraction’s exit, shows the mansion’s exterior lights still illuminated against an eerie violet sky. Is it me or is this attraction a haunting sight even at sunrise? View the full article

Our Disney Doodles blog series continues this week with another doodle inspired by Valentine’s Day. Last week, artist Ashley Taylor imagined what Pongo and Perdita from the 1961 film “101 Dalmatians” would do if they visited a Disney park. Today, she’s taking a look at what their human friends – Anita and Roger – would do if they had the same opportunity. According to Ashley, they’d like seek out some treats and TV time, which makes the 50s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios the place to be. “The milkshakes at 50s Prime Time Cafe are the best I have ever had!” she said. “I can easily imagine Roger and Anita sharing milkshakes and having a great time!” View the full article

Disney Cruise Line will bring its special form of Wonder to San Diego again this year and in 2019, according to a recent company announcement. In the process, it will help the Port of San Diego more firmly establish itself as a place where Southern California passengers can find cruises that will... View the full article

The D23 Expo Japan is currently taking place, so you know what that means… we’ve got NEWS to share!!! D23 Expo Japan ©Disney Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek presented details regarding projects underway in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Destinations around the world. Let’s start with what’s in store for Disney World! Walt Disney World Star Wars-Inspired Resort One of the major pieces of news from last summer’s D23 event was the announcement of a Star Wars-inspired resort on the way to Disney World! More than a themed resort, the experience will be completely immersive for guests who will enter into the galaxy and story of Star Wars! Today’s updates relayed that the immersive resort will be “seamlessly connected” to the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios. Star Wars-Inspired Resort ©Disney Combining a luxury stay with story immersion, guests will board a starship “alive with characters and stories that unfold all around them during a voyage through the galaxy.” Guests will become citizens of the galaxy immediately upon entrance (and will be invited to dress the part). Each resort window will have a view into space, and the overall experience will be a stand out among Disney resorts around the world. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway The Great Movie Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed in August 2017 to make way for a brand new attraction: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! And it was revealed that the very first ride-through attraction themed around Mickey himself will open in 2019! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Concept Art ©Disney Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will feature an original story and theme song while it takes guests on an adventure inside the world of Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. New technologies will bring the two-dimensional cartoon world into a multi-dimensional experience that Disney is calling “2 ½-D.” Guests will first view the premiere of a cartoon short featuring Mickey and Minnie preparing for a picnic. Coming alongside a train, they discover that the engineer is Goofy. The rest remains a mystery, but we can count on a “wacky, wild ride” from that point on! Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Get ready for thrills at Epcot when the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction — a roller coaster! — opens in Epcot’s Future World in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 2021. Guardians of the Galaxy attraction Concept Art ©Disney Although, it won’t simply be a roller coaster… the family attraction will be one of the longest enclosed coasters in the world with an innovative ride system! The unique story within the ride is currently being created by Walt Disney Imagineering. More Disney World News While the biggest Walt Disney World opening of 2018 remains Toy Story Land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer, it’s also fun to think on all the adventures and memories the Parks have held for so long already. That includes Animal Kingdom, which will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on April 22nd. Part of the festivities on that day will include the debut of the new bird show featuring Russell and Dug from Pixar’s Up! Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Looking to the future, a fun preview has been given of some of the merchandise coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disney World and Disneyland! As guests pay a visit to the planet of Batuu, they will have a chance to take control of the Millennium Falcon while on a customized secret mission and join in on an adventure right in the middle of a battle between the First Order and the Resistance. But they’ll also explore a street market on Batuu run by a Toydarian. He’ll be selling “handcrafted toys made by local artisans,” and you can sneak a peek below! Toydarian Wares ©Disney And, hey, since Galaxy’s Edge will be in BOTH Disney World AND Disneyland, let’s turn our attention to the west coast for more news… Disneyland Resort Pixar Pier Opening Date We have an opening date! Pixar Pier will open in Disney California Adventure on June 23rd! Pixar Pier Marquee Concept Art ©Disney This new land will feature four neighborhoods representing Pixar stories and will feature the Incredicoaster among its attractions, where the Parr family will race alongside you while trying to catch baby Jack-Jack. An Inside Out-themed attraction will also open at a later date. An Incredibles Float will also joint the Paint the Night Parade in June, featuring Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone. Incredibles Float Concept Art ©Disney The parade itself will make its Disney California Adventure debut when Pixar Fest kicks off on April 13th. Disney Destinations Around the World Adventures by Disney will offer a brand new Japan vacation in 2019, offering immersive experiences such as visiting temples in Kyoto, exploring Tokyo, and receiving lessons in sword techniques from a master samurai. It will open for booking in the Spring. Disneyland Paris is re-imagining one of its resorts into Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel, and today’s event gave guests a sneak peek into one of the Resort’s rooms. Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney Also in Disneyland Paris, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will receive a re-imagineering of its own, as the attraction will be transformed into a Marvel adventure featuring Iron Man and the Avengers. Marvel Attraction Concept Art ©Disney Bob Chapek shared, “We are hard at work creating even more ways to experience Disney magic at our parks and resorts around the world. And with our incredible library of beloved stories and characters, we know exciting adventures and magical memories are in store for all our guests.” Which of these latest announcements are you most excited about? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Star Wars Galactic Nights Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 27 News! Star Wars Lands — and Star Wars Cantinas — Announced for Disneyland and Disney World! News: Disney Star Wars Land Restaurant Details and Concept Art! View the full article

Disney has revealed more details about its theme park projects around the globe, including more hints about a handful of under-construction attractions at Walt Disney World. The announcements were part of a presentation by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek at the D23 Expo Japan... View the full article

Disney has revealed more details about its theme-park projects around the globe, including more hints about a handful of under-construction attractions at Walt Disney World. The announcements were part of a presentation by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek at the D23 Expo Japan... View the full article

During D23 Expo Japan, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, shared a series of exciting new updates on many of the most popular topics talked about here on the Disney Parks Blog. From reimagined favorites to new ways you can encounter Super Heroes, Jedi, classic characters and life-long Pixar pals, here’s a complete look at what we announced. Let us know your favorites! Our highly-anticipated Star Wars-inspired resort planned for the Walt Disney World Resort is going to be unlike anything that exists today. We shared a new look at the first-of-its-kind resort that will combine a luxury resort with complete immersion into an authentic Star Wars story. The opportunity for immersion at this resort will also stand out among all of our resorts around the globe, as it will be seamlessly connected to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, allowing guests a total Star Wars experience. Our Star Wars-inspired resort story has more details. We also unveiled a first look at Epcot’s highly-anticipated “Guardians of the Galaxy”-themed attraction – and yes, it’s a roller coaster! With the “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired coaster, we’re going big. This one-of-a-kind family attraction will be one of the world’s longest enclosed roller coasters when it’s added to Future World at Epcot. It’ll feature a unique story currently being created by Walt Disney Imagineering and include a new innovative ride system that’s guaranteed to “wow” guests. Check out more details in our “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired coaster story. Pixar Pier will open June 23 at Disney California Adventure park featuring four whimsical neighborhoods representing beloved Pixar stories with newly themed attractions, foods and merchandise. The opening of Pixar Pier will also include the Incredicoaster – a super combination of character figures, lighting and special effects that will bring the Parr family racing alongside you in a high-speed adventure. And also coming in June at Disney California Adventure is a dazzling new float for the popular “Paint the Night” parade featuring Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone from “The Incredibles.” We have more information on all of the Disneyland Resort updates in our original story. Our first Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is opening next year and we shared a first look at what the attraction cars will look like. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will have a new catchy theme song created especially for the attraction as well as a new experience that defies logic that we’re calling 2 ½-D. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will put you inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short where you’re the star and anything can happen. Visit our Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway story to see more details. Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Bob Chapek shared an update on the progress of the highly anticipated land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and a sneak peek at the unique Toydarian merchandise guests will find exclusively in the land. Our Toydarian Wares Coming To Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge story has more information. Bob also shared an update on thrilling new Pixar experiences coming to life at Disney Parks around the world. For more than 20 years, Disney Parks has partnered with Pixar to bring their compelling stories and beloved characters to life for guests visiting our parks – and this year, we’re happy to share that even more Pixar is coming very soon to Disney Parks. Visit our “Thrilling New Pixar Experiences” story for details. Adventures by Disney made an exciting announcement that a new Japan vacation is coming in 2019. While the trip won’t open for booking until later this Spring, Adventures by Disney did offer up a few highlights in our Adventures by Disney Announces New Japan Vacation for 2019 story. As many of you know, Disneyland Paris is re-imagining one of its resort hotels into Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. During D23 Expo Japan, we shared a sneak peek into one of the rooms that will open at Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel in 2020. And we shared that the Marvel Super Hero universe will come to Walt Disney Studios Park, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will be totally reimagined as a high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure where guests will team up with Iron Man and their favorite Avengers. Visit our original story for more information. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for updates on all of these updates and more. And be sure to check out a special D23 Expo Japan edition of our popular Disney Parks Blog Daily Newsletter – subscribe to receive updates right here. View the full article

Our first Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is opening in 2019 – and we have new, exciting details to share! During D23 Expo Japan, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, announced the opening year and showed how we’re pulling out all of the stops to make Mickey’s first attraction an unbelievable experience for everyone. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will feature a new catchy theme song created especially for the attraction as well as a new experience that defies logic that we’re calling 2 ½-D. No glasses required. On the attraction, the fun begins when you see the premiere of a new cartoon short with Mickey and Minnie getting ready for a picnic. As they head out, they drive alongside a train and find out that the engineer is Goofy. Then, one magical moment lets you step into the movie and on Goofy’s train for a wacky, wild ride. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will put you inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short where you’re the star and anything can happen. And for the first time, we shared a preview of what the cars will look like when you board the attraction for a zany, out-of-control adventure filled with surprising twists and turns. The teams helping create the attraction are currently working with partners at Disney Television Animation—the people who create the popular and award-winning Mickey Shorts – to keep the characters and story authentic and to make sure you’re able to step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for future updates on the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. View the full article

Minutes ago at D23 Expo Japan, we shared a first look at Epcot’s highly-anticipated “Guardians of the Galaxy”-themed attraction – and yes, it’s a roller coaster! With the “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired coaster, we’re going big. This one-of-a-kind family attraction will be one of the world’s longest enclosed roller coasters when it’s added to Future World at Epcot. It’ll feature a unique story currently being created by Walt Disney Imagineering and include a new innovative ride system that’s guaranteed to “wow” guests. The “Guardians of the Galaxy”-inspired coaster is part of our ongoing work to transform Epcot into a place that’s more family, more relevant, more timeless and more Disney. “As we build upon its core mission of optimism and hope to inspire the world, the real will become fantastic and the fantastic will become real—in whole new ways at Epcot,” Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, said. The attraction will open in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort in 2021. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for future updates. View the full article

Popular stories and characters from the Marvel universe are already being incorporated into Disneyland Paris in the form of this summer’s Marvel Summer of Super Heroes celebration, plus plans for Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. Now, it appears more super hero fun is on the way. It was just announced at D23 Expo Japan that the Marvel Super Hero universe will also come to Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris, where Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will be totally reimagined as a high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure, in which guests will team up with Iron Man and their favorite Avengers. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information on this attraction’s transformation. View the full article

Starting this summer, Disneyland Paris will celebrate Marvel Summer of Super Heroes, an event that will welcome Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, Star-Lord and Black Widow to Disneyland Paris for the first time. Starting June 10, guests’ favorite heroes will be featured in the Walt Disney Studios Park for exciting meet & greets and breathtaking, epic shows. But that’s not all for Marvel fans at Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris is also re-imagining one of its resort hotels into Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel will showcase the dynamic, inspiring world of Super Heroes including Iron Man, The Avengers, and Spider Man among others, and will open within 2020. The resort will showcase the inspiring worlds of Iron Man, The Avengers, and Spider Man, among others in the style of a contemporary art gallery. Today we’re happy to share a sneak peek inside one of the Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel resort rooms. The photo above shows how guests will truly be surrounded by the Marvel universe. View the full article

Just moments ago, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Bob Chapek shared an update on the progress of the highly anticipated land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and shared a sneak peek at the unique Toydarian merchandise guests will find exclusively in the land. At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests will visit the planet of Batuu, a remote outpost on the galaxy’s edge that was once a busy crossroads along the old sub-lightspeed trade routes. Here, guests will find themselves in the middle of the action at two attractions that take detail and immersion to the next level: one that lets guests take the controls of Millennium Falcon on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance. Guests will also be able to explore a street market run by a Toydarian, a character first introduced in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” Among his wares will be handcrafted toys made by local artisans, like those seen above. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open at both the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resorts in 2019. View the full article

Today, Adventures by Disney made an exciting announcement: A new Japan vacation is coming in 2019! The trip will offer immersive, cultural experiences, such as visiting temples in Kyoto, learning sword techniques with a master samurai, exploring the bustling city of Tokyo and more. The Adventures by Disney Japan vacation will open for booking later this Spring, so look for more details on this trip in just a few months. In the meantime, save up that vacation time and plan for an unforgettable Adventures by Disney family vacation to Japan in 2019. View the full article

For more than 20 years, Disney Parks has partnered with Pixar to bring their compelling stories and beloved characters to life for guests visiting our parks – and this year, we’re happy to share that even more Pixar is coming very soon to Disney Parks around the world. At Shanghai Disneyland Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land will debut at Shanghai Disneyland in just a few weeks, on April 26, 2018. The land will feature three attractions inspired by beloved “Toy Story” characters. First, Slinky Dog will “chase his tail” around a giant dog dish, taking guests round and round on a whirlwind adventure at Slinky Dog Spin. At Rex’s Racers, Rex takes the controls to give guests a thrilling ride as they zip forward and backward on a race car, going higher and higher. And third, Bullseye will pull guests around in a lively dance choreographed to Western music. There will also be new opportunities to meet your favorite “Toy Story” characters. And guests are already enjoying tasty meals at Toy Box Café, which opened to guests last week. At the Disneyland Resort in California Beginning April 13, the first-ever Pixar Fest will be a celebration of friendship and beyond throughout the Disneyland Resort. Pixar Fest will feature the debut of the all-new “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” the return of “Paint the Night” parade and Pixar Play Parade as well as even more beloved Pixar characters, new décor, atmosphere entertainment, themed food and beverage and new merchandise items. Opening during Pixar Fest, the newly reimagined Pixar Pier will bring new, whimsical neighborhoods filled with your friends from “The Incredibles,” “Inside Out” and even more of your pals from “Toy Story.” The centerpiece of Pixar Pier will be the new Incredicoaster, a super combination of character figures, lighting and special effects that will bring the Parr family racing alongside you in an attempt to catch baby Jack-Jack. At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida New Pixar-inspired experiences are set for multiple parks as Walt Disney World Resort readies its “Incredible Summer” celebration. At Magic Kingdom Park, guests can visit Tomorrowland to party with characters from “The Incredibles” – including for the first time, fashionista Edna Mode. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – just in time for the park’s 20th anniversary – a new show inspired by “Up” will star Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry-friend Dug. Toy Story Land is also set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer. When it opens, guests visiting this new land will “shrink” to the size of a toy and join in on the fun Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and Andy’s other beloved toys are having in Andy’s backyard. Here, guests can take a ride on the Slinky Dog Dash family coaster, take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, or visit a playful guest-favorite – Toy Story Mania! And just a reminder – we previously shared plans for an attraction coming to the France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase inspired by “Ratatouille.” This attraction will be patterned after the experience in Disneyland Paris. In it, guests will shrink down to the size of Remy and join him on a crazy race through Gusteau’s kitchen and restaurant. Ratatouille is already the number one-family attraction at Disneyland Paris and will be a great addition to Epcot. Which Pixar experience are you most excited to experience? Tell us in the comments section below. View the full article